Meet Sophie, a vibrant and talented Occupational Therapist, and a proud participant in Rocky Bay’s new graduate program

Image, left to right Jess (Clinical Operations Manager), Laura (Clinical Advisor), Ashleigh (Occupational Therapist) and Estelle (Occupational Therapist). Friday 27th October is World Occupational Therapy Day and we want to recognise just some of our remarkable Occupational Therapists at our Duncraig Hub! We had a chat with Ashleigh, Estelle and Laura, to learn more about … Read more

Ty Kowalski, Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist, has been working at Rocky Bay for the past five years. Ty started at Rocky Bay as a new graduate, and it’s our amazing customers, the rewarding work and amazing team which makes it an easy decision for him to remain at Rocky Bay. Ty shares with us what a … Read more

To coincide with our 85th anniversary celebrations, Rocky Bay welcomed the Hon. John Carey MLA, Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing; Homelessness for an exclusive tour of our Mosman Park headquarters. During his visit, Minister Carey learnt more about services we offer, met some of our valued customers and discussed our exciting future, specifically our move … Read more

Meet Brooke Toia, our Clinical Operations Managers based at Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe – our dedicated children and youth hub. 

Meet Jodi, one of our dedicated Support Workers at our supported accommodation home in Lockridge. In May next year, Jodi will be celebrating an impressive 20-year career at Rocky Bay! Starting her time with us as a support worker at our residential facility in Mosman Park, Jodi says her role allowed her the opportunity to … Read more

We are so excited to celebrate our 85th anniversary on 6 September 2023!  Rocky Bay has seen much growth since our humble beginnings in 1938. Within the past 12-months alone, Rocky Bay has breathed new life into Lady Lawley Cottage, with Clinical and Community services running out of the historic cottage since April 2023. Autism assessment … Read more

On 14 August, we proudly celebrate Support Worker Recognition Day, which recognises the dedication and consistent efforts by our support team to enrich customers’ lives.   Our support workers provide more than just personal care, they build bonds with their customers, allow their independence to flourish, and bring a smile to everyone’s face.  Community Support Worker, … Read more

Meet Emily Turner, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor based at Rocky Bay’s Mosman Park hub. Emily started her career as a Speech Pathologist with Rocky Bay after completing a master’s degree in 2019. As well as supporting customers with speech therapy, Emily is also the Clinic Coordinator of Rocky Bay’s new autism assessment clinic, which is … Read more

The Makuru weather made way for the sunshine on Friday 7 July as we hosted our annual NAIDOC Week celebrations in the gardens of our Mosman Park hub. Noongar Elder, Robyn Collard, along with her grandsons Tryse and Albert, led the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Robyn also spoke about the importance of this … Read more

Meet Michele Hodgson and Emma Holloway, Referrals and Transitions Managers in our Supported Accommodation team. They work closely with our customers, and the team at Shift Accessible Homes (a Rocky Bay company), to match them with suitable accommodation options and support them through their Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) journey. This … Read more

Rocky Bay is delighted to introduce Ms Kerry Harris as the newest addition to its valued Board of Directors! As a strategic thinker and financial strategist, Ms Harris brings an abundance of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her diverse skill set encompasses strategic planning, government relations, financial strategy, IT strategy, cyber security, and organisational … Read more

Meet Ashleigh O’Callaghan-Sear, Speech Pathologist Clinical Advisor at our new Joondalup hub. Ashleigh has worked in speech pathology at Rocky Bay for the past five years, and supports our early intervention and school aged customers with face-to-face intervention, with a focus around mealtimes. Ashleigh describes our new Joondalup hub as a “game changer” for Rocky … Read more

In a first for any Rocky Bay supported accommodation house, our team supported house mates and good friends, Fenton D’Rozario and Jason Holgate, to travel to Bali for a long-awaited tropical holiday and their first trip together. The duo, who were supported by Rocky Bay Support Workers, Kim Meagher and Dani Janusevski, stayed at a … Read more

Seven year-old Harper Richards has been making amazing progress since she started receiving speech pathology and occupational therapy services from Rocky Bay two years ago. Diagnosed with autism at age five, Harper is a playful child and an avid reading enthusiast. She lives at home with her parents in Success, accessing occupational therapy from home … Read more

Meet Kim Meagher, Support Worker in our supported accommodation in Eden Hills. Kim has worked in the field of support for the past six years, and has been with Rocky Bay for the past four years. Prior to this, she worked in the travel industry booking holidays of a lifetime for many individuals and families. … Read more

We are delighted to announce His Excellency The Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson, as joint Patrons of Rocky Bay! His Excellency The Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM His Excellency was sworn in as the 34th Governor of Western Australia in July 2022. He joined the Western Australia … Read more

Learn more about Neurodiversity Neurodiversity Celebration Week was recognised worldwide from 13 to 19 March. The aim of the celebration challenges stereotypes about neurological differences, transform how neurodivergent people are perceived and supported, and to promote neurodiversity acceptance and inclusivity. Rocky Bay has begun an exciting initiative – the Neurodiversity Project – which aims to … Read more

Blaz Delic, a 67-year-old Perth creative, is now an official exhibiting artist, sharing his years of creative inspiration with the Perth community with support from Rocky Bay’s Wishing Tree.  Blaz’s exhibition, ‘The World Through My Eyes’, was on show for several weeks at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts and included well over 30 … Read more

(Above L-R: Rocky Bay Board Member, Miriam Borthwick, Wheelchair Basketballer Amber Merritt, CEO RUAH Community Services Debra Zanella, CEO Bightwater Care Group Catherine Stoddart) Celebrations for International Women’s Day (IWD) were held at Rocky Bay on Thursday 9 March, with the sold-out breakfast event held at its Mosman Park hub with over 100 guests. Sector … Read more

Rocky Bay is proud to announce our newest facility – Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe – has opened its doors for Rocky Bay therapy customers. We are excited to be able to start supporting children and youth from the site, with our range of specialist children’s services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, paediatric continence, … Read more

Moving out on your own is an exciting step toward a more independent life, something that 56-year-old Mark Fitzgerald has recently experienced for the first time when he moved into his own one-bedroom Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) villa in Yangebup developed by Shift Accessible Homes, a Rocky Bay company. Until November 2022, Mark had mostly … Read more

Navigating NDIS plan reviews can be a real challenge for some people. Many NDIS plans are being extended over longer periods, often across 2 to 3 years, so it is important to understand how your funding works for the services you require. At Rocky Bay, we are committed to meeting your needs and ensuring you … Read more

School’s Out is a fun, interactive environment where our school aged customers can come and enjoy a range of activities in small groups. This is the perfect opportunity for your loved one to explore their talents, make new friends, and enjoy activities both out in the community, and in the Rocky Bay Mandurah hub. Previous … Read more

Meet Victoria (aka Vicki) Duffy, Team leader at our brand new specialist disability accommodation (SDA) in Yangebup, which opened in September 2022. Our Yangebup SDA is a stylish three bedroom, two bathroom villa with accessible features and technology built in to support our newly moved in customers. Their beautiful new home features automatic doors, height … Read more

Meet Gemma Lovitt, Marketing Officer at Rocky Bay! Gemma has an extensive background in e-commerce and marketing within various industries, and brings a wealth of knowledge to our dynamic Marketing team. Gemma is no stranger to Rocky Bay. She first joined us in 2019 as Marketing Assistant, where she supported the team with all manner … Read more

Macey Cikarela always dreamt of becoming an author and illustrator, and at the age ofjust nine, she has achieved just that. Beginning the writing and illustration of “My Sister” when she was seven-years-old,Macey didn’t need to look too far for inspiration, writing about her 11-year-old sister,Ruby, who lives with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Ruby has … Read more

Big celebrations were had at our Mosman Park hub on Saturday 3 December where over 600 Rocky Bay customers, staff members and their families came together for the much anticipated annual Family Fun Day.  The festive day is a highlight on the calendar amongst the Rocky Bay community – which grows in attendance each year … Read more

Rocky Bay’s new Joondalup hub is now open for business! The hub offers community services, therapy services including physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy, a sensory room, as well as Customer Engagement and Support Coordination. Rocky Bay’s Joondalup hub replaces our Clarkson hub, which is now closed. At roughly eight times bigger, we’re sure you’ll prefer the … Read more

Meet Alvaro Huertas, ICT Infrastructure Manager at Rocky Bay! In his role, Alvaro is responsible for ensuring Rocky Bay has the necessary IT systems in place to support staff to do their jobs effectively, which in turn supports our customers. His role incudes a lot of project work, looking at the changing needs of business … Read more

Perth has been shortlisted to host the Special Olympics World Games in 2027 – one of the most inclusive and the largest humanitarian events in the world. Rocky Bay customer, Chris Minutillo, has been selected as an ambassador for the 2027 games due to his incredible achievements in the sporting world, despite his parents being … Read more

Step inside and take a self guided tour of Perth’s latest state-of-the-art SDA properties at Yangebup. This brand new, high physical needs property is now home to 3 gentleman who are absolutely loving their new environment and the lifestyle this rapidly developing area brings. For information about upcoming Shift properties, phone 6399 4100 or email … Read more

Meet Glenn Howe, Design Manager at Shift Accessible Homes – a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocky Bay. Glenn has been on our team since early 2021 and has the exciting job of designing Shift’s Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes – two of which just opened recently! Click here to read more about the new SDA … Read more

In October, Rocky Bay and Shift Accessible Homes opened two brand new Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) developments in Yangebup and East Victoria Park, ready to provide a new level of comfort and accessibility for our customers. Once fully occupied, the sites will provide state-of-the-art accommodation for 17 customers across seven homes, with a mixture of … Read more

Feeling healthy and happy is so imperative to leading a fulfilling life, and we all deserve to feel educated on how to be our best selves. A handful of our customers were selected to take part in a four-week interactive food literacy and nutrition education program designed to empower people living with disability and their … Read more

Navigating the NDIS can sometimes be complicated, confusing, and feel like a bit of an uphill battle. At Rocky Bay, our role is to actively support you and your loved ones on your journey, and make sure that you are at the centre of every decision you make. We want to equip you with everything … Read more

Meet Ellen Phillips, one of our experienced Physiotherapists at Rocky Bay!  Ellen joined Rocky Bay three years ago, and made the switch from private practice to the disability sector after supporting customers living with disability, realising this is what she wanted to do full time.  Rocky Bay is trialling a pilot of hippotherapy (horse riding … Read more

We are thrilled to share that our new hub in Joondalup is due to open at the end of November! This is a very exciting time for Rocky Bay as we add to our 11 hub locations around Perth and regional WA. Rocky Bay is growing, and we are excited to be able to extend … Read more

Wednesday the 28th September 2022 will see some of our Rocky Bay customers move into their own home for the first time. Most of these customers have been in different facilities over their lives receiving care for their disability – but now, now they get to open the door to their new home and live … Read more

September 8 was World Physical Therapy Day – a day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication shown by Physiotherapists. Physios help their customers regain some independence, confidence and mobility whilst assisting them to reach set goals. The different kinds of Physical Therapy that can assist customers is ever evolving. Rocky Bay Physiotherapist, Ellen Phillips, … Read more

Forget long waitlists to get your feet the help they need – Rocky Bay’s Podiatry team have appointments available now.  Podiatry is a therapy that helps treat issues that relate to the foot, ankle and lower limb. Common podiatry treatments include ingrown toenails, corns, hard skin removal, orthotics, paediatric gait evaluation and more.   Rocky … Read more

Rocky Bay has an exceptional Paediatric Continence Nurse in Rob Dyke. Rob has been a Paediatric Nurse for seventeen years and gained his continence nurse consultant badge in 2015. Rob’s exceptional ability to connect with his young customers and make them feel comfortable, along with his knowledge and efficiency, has seen him become well renowned … Read more

We are so excited to share with you Rocky Bay’s very first television advertisement for recruitment, appearing on the 9Now digital platform this month!  The ‘Find Your Place’ campaign was created to inspire allied health professionals – who share our passion to enhance abilities and enrich lives – to uncover their potential at Rocky Bay.  … Read more

We have an amazing clinical team based at our Rockingham hub who support our customers to achieve their goals everyday. Meet one of our passionate Speech Pathologists – Ramishka! Ramishka Thilakaratne has been part of the Rocky Bay team since 2020. She has worked in hospital settings and in the disability sector overseas before moving … Read more

Living with a disability can be a challenging road, with many hurdles along the way. The resilience of those living with a disability can be quite extraordinary, and to see the world through their eyes can help build the understanding and respect these incredible individuals deserve. A tale of resilience is exactly what one of … Read more

Support workers are the backbone of any disability organisation. Support work can be equally rewarding as it can be challenging, and the commitment and dedication required for this role is something to be celebrated.   Individuals who undertake support work are passionate about making a real difference to improve the quality of life and independence of … Read more

Rocky Bay is delighted to announce a new partnership with Glide Products, with Rocky Bay Equipment to supply the locally built, high-quality wheelchairs made to suit the individual needs of customers. Rocky Bay CEO, Michael Tait, along with the Directors of Glide Products, Peter Green CSC and Steven Walsh, signed an agreement on 7 July. … Read more

The sun came out on a winter’s day for our NAIDOC celebration, which took place in the beautiful gardens of our Mosman Park hub on Thursday 7 July. This event saw our guests participate in many fun and educational activities for NAIDOC week celebrations. Noongar Elder, Ms. Robyn Collard, opened with a smoking ceremony and … Read more

Meet Craig, a Lead Support Worker based in our Community division who has dedicated a very impressive 20 years of service to Rocky Bay and supporting our customers! Craig began his journey with Rocky Bay in 2002 and ever since has gone above and beyond to support customers to achieve their goals – whether that’s … Read more

Rocky Bay is delighted to be a recipient of funding from Telethon to once again provide AusSwim for children living with autism. April is Autism Awareness Month, so let’s take a look at some of the other services available for people living with autism. Here at Rocky Bay, autism is the most common diagnosis among … Read more

Meet Erin, our Allied Health Team Lead based at our Mandurah hub. Erin is a physiotherapist and partners with our customers to support them to achieve their goals. She has an extensive background in paediatric physiotherapy, working a large portion of her career with the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, as well … Read more

We are thrilled, for the second year running, to be one of 97 beneficiary organisations sharing in a $62 million grant from the Channel 7 Telethon Trust! Rocky Bay’s share of the grant will see the launch of a new program to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to develop water safety awareness and … Read more

Being able to see the world through the eyes of others is an important element in supporting and empowering people of all abilities to reach their true potential. Having a lived experience yourself makes for an even more potent impact on the support you can offer. Paul Barnett is part of a team of Support … Read more

Kristina Davey is Rocky Bay’s newest Dietitian, and has been partnering with our customers since late 2021 to support them in reaching their nutritional goals. Kristina has many years of experience in the disability sector in particular, and works alongside individuals to help them better understand their dietary needs, empowering them with the knowledge to … Read more

Fenton D’Rozario has had an epic start to 2022, ticking off two massive goals from his adventurous list! The 36-year-old, who resides at our supported accommodation in Eden Hill, undertook one of his incredible experiences in early February – the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation’s Ultimate Challenge Voyage, a five-day sail on the STS Leeuwin II. Fenton’s … Read more

Meet Samantha (Sam) Gulliver and Ashlee (Ash) Lock, Lead Support Workers based at The Country House, Rocky Bay’s respite guest house in Gosnells. The Country House is a quiet and comfortable hideaway nestled in the eastern suburbs of metropolitan Perth. Guests are able to take advantage of the many activities planned for people of all … Read more

Most of us know what excitement a new bike brings to a five year-old, but for Evanee Ainsworth, a longer wait time made it all the more special.   Meeting with her Rocky Bay physiotherapist at the Gosnells hub on a regular basis, Evanee had to wait a little longer than most before she could … Read more

Daniel Simmons and his mum, Julie-Anne, were met with perfect sea weather as they boarded the Leeuwin STS II on Monday 7 February. Daniel (15) and Julie-Anne took part in the Ultimate Dockside Camp at Victoria Quay in Fremantle on the Leeuwin, Australia’s only tall ship that runs adventure programs for people with disabilities. The Leeuwin … Read more

Meet Kathy Muggridge, one of our dedicated Support Coordinators, who supports people with getting the most out of their NDIS plan. Kathy has been with Rocky Bay for nearly two years, and has a background in NDIS planning and in supporting people to find employment. Kathy loves working alongside our customers to help them achieve … Read more

Meet Jasmeet Flora-Drage, Allied Health Team Leader at our Geraldton hub! Jasmeet joined our team in mid-2021 and loves working with her Geraldton team. As a Speech Pathologist, Jasmeet has mostly worked in regional areas however she began her career in the disability sector as a support worker. While studying to become a therapist, Jasmeet … Read more